Backend Engineer (Contract) – Hybrid | 1–3 Days / Week Onsite
Pay Rate : Up to $89 / hr (W2 contract)
Location : Charlotte, North Carolina
Contract Length : 6 months
We’re looking for a skilled Backend Engineer to join a high-impact team working on large-scale, high-volume systems that power critical user experiences. This is an opportunity to contribute to core backend services, drive technical excellence, and help shape key components of a fast-moving product ecosystem.
Top Skills We’re Looking For
- 2–3+ years of strong native development experience
- Scala preferred , or strong Java background
- API design and client / server contract experience
- Experience with Swift or Kotlin
What You’ll Do
Build and enhance core backend services and data aggregation layers with a focus on scalability, quality, and rapid iterationDevelop high-quality integrations across internal services and external data partnersAutomate build, deployment, testing, monitoring, and data pipeline workflowsCollaborate closely with front-end teams to deliver seamless end-to-end solutionsContribute to process improvements and adopt new tools / skills as the product growsTake ownership of highly impactful systems that directly shape the user experienceWork in a fast-paced environment with a start-up-like culture and strong mission-driven mindsetWhat We’re Looking For
Experience working with Scala , Java , or other functional programming languagesStrong background in microservices , messaging patterns, and deployment modelsProven experience designing and building scalable, testable APIsProficiency in Scala is highly valuedNative app development background in Kotlin or SwiftHands-on experience with Kafka , RabbitMQ , Amazon SQS , or similar messaging technologiesExperience with Kubernetes and containerized environmentsSolid foundation in OOP , design patterns, algorithms, networking, and Linux systemsStrong understanding of web application internals, scalability, SQL, and database schema designFamiliarity with ORM concepts and production infrastructure needsAbility to mentor, collaborate, and communicate effectivelyExperience with Agile / Scrum5+ years of industry experience as a backend engineerIf you're passionate about building impactful backend systems, enjoy solving big problems, and want to contribute to meaningful user experiences, we’d love to connect.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
Military-connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and / or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable :
The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only : It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.